Signs Your AC May Need to be Replaced

The middle of a sweltering Winnetka, IL summer is a bad time to find out your air conditioner is irreparably broken. Fortunately, most AC failures don’t occur entirely without warning. In fact, a few key signs can alert you to an air conditioner that’s on its way out. If you’ve noticed any of the following issues, consider setting up an AC replacement before it’s too late.

Poor Cooling Performance

An air conditioner that fails to keep you cool is just not acceptable. This typically happens because your system either can’t produce enough cool air or struggles to cool the air sufficiently. In either case, it’s likely there are serious problems with one or more essential components. It’s also possible your equipment is simply obsolete and no longer capable of effective and efficient cooling. Replacing your unit with a new, more efficient system can deliver better cooling while saving up to 20% in cooling costs.

Frequent Short-Cycling

Under normal conditions, your air conditioner should only run in complete cooling cycles. This means it turns on, runs until your home is cooled to the desired temperature, and then turns off again. In some cases, however, your system may cycle on and off frequently without reaching the set temperature. This short cycling can cause your cooling costs to spike and your system to suffer serious damage. There are a variety of causes, but an AC replacement may be the best solution.

Excessive Repairs

Even if your air conditioner still cools your home effectively, it doesn’t do much good if it’s not reliable. If you keep up with preventive maintenance and you still need frequent HVAC services and repairs, it’s time for a change. A replacement system will offer greater dependability and save you some serious money in repair costs.

You’re rolling the dice if you keep trying to squeeze more life out of an aging or failing air conditioner. Delaying a replacement often results in wasted energy costs, higher bills for HVAC services, and breakdowns at the worst possible times. Keep your Winnetka home cool all summer long by calling 847-388-0316 or checking out Assurance Heating & Air Conditioning’s AC replacement services today.